not the most cost effective greenhouse you ever heard of - Page 19

redox · #**451** 12/06/2007, 06:55 PM

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redox · #**452** 12/07/2007, 06:54 PM

I happened across this pic on page 3 from febuary of 07 . Look bottom right for the blue coral that is in the previous pic. Show as a frag on toilet bowl cured mounts given too me by Hamburgler[IMG]

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kaptken · #**453** 12/08/2007, 12:58 AM

Toilet bowl curing? Thats a pretty good idea. never thought of that. fill the reservoir tank with home made portland frag plugs, and save flush water while the plugs get constant fresh water flushing.

That's just perfect!

Machado deSousa · #**454** 12/09/2007, 10:49 PM

Redox, Your gh goes on really amazing. Ca, kH and Mg are tested? You have good growths and colors with sunlight. It’s not easy at all.

redox · #**455** 12/14/2007, 05:47 AM

Yes Machado I do test but not as often as I should. This time of year is a challenge as the sun is not as bright and temps go up and down like a rollercoaster.

redox · #**456** 12/15/2007, 07:31 PM

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redox · #**457** 12/15/2007, 08:20 PM

took these pics tonight after sunset with the sup. lighting running. [IMG]

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growth you say or even ?[IMG]

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Cromis are still diggin it[IMG]

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this colony waswild in origin and has grown onto the bottom[IMG]

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redox · #**458** 12/15/2007, 08:28 PM

more pics . purple up my little cap[IMG]

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purple up my little stag[IMG]

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copiosa or not?[IMG]

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redox · #**459** 12/15/2007, 08:36 PM

this one has purple as well[IMG]

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this pic shows a tri-color on the right. reborn because I dont throw away colonies thought to be dead[IMG]

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redox · #**460** 12/15/2007, 08:41 PM

took this pic with just flash comp. I didnt even know he was there[IMG]

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the other side of the reef this guy wants some meat and is livin in a vegitarians world[IMG]

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redox · #**461** 12/15/2007, 08:54 PM

more pics tonight[IMG]

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montipora on the rise[IMG]

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redox · #**462** 12/21/2007, 06:08 AM

Im finding that continuing the use of the ventilation fan through winter is a good idea. In the past I would turn it off in the winter because I didnt want the cold air comming in. Turning it off was a mistake. Now my humidity levels are in check the only downside is the cooler air tends to drop inside temps a little but I still dont have to actually heat the air as it hasnt gone below 74 in there even on the coldest nights weve had. The 2- 1000w heaters are doing their job just fine.[IMG]

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ZOAKEEPER · #**463** 12/21/2007, 11:41 PM

Great thread. Been following for awhile. What are you nightime temps in the winter? 40's - 50's? I'm wondering if there similar to our nightime desert conditions. In the winter our humidity goes up quite a bit.

redox · #**464** 12/22/2007, 06:54 AM

winter temps are in the 30's at night. I have a thick concrete floor that helps maintain some heat at night . The double wall poly panels help keep the heat in as well

Humidity isnt your friend at all. It will rain down on all electronics.

redox · #**465** 12/22/2007, 08:23 PM

All of the mangroves I put into my system are doing good ,or at least I see new red roots growing. I tried some with leaves and just the pods as well. Pods seem to adapt better[IMG]

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playing around with my camera again. I still stink but sometimes surprise myself[IMG]

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redox · #**466** 12/22/2007, 08:44 PM

here are more pics taken after multiple beers

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redox · #**467** 12/22/2007, 08:48 PM

white gel coated fiberglass seems to show up from time to time[IMG]

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redox · #**468** 12/23/2007, 06:24 PM

the damsels are king

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redox · #**469** 12/23/2007, 06:32 PM

all of them together[IMG]

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redox · #**470** 12/23/2007, 06:42 PM

cant forget the acros[IMG]

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nUgZ · #**471** 12/26/2007, 12:23 PM

Wow redox...what a system!! All the corals look GREAT. The whole thing is very inspirational. I live in NC also and was wondering if myself and a friend of mine might be able to come down and see your setup sometime after the New Year?? We don't get to see too many setups anywhere near as nice as yours. Thanks for sharing all your ups and downs.

redox · #**472** 12/31/2007, 07:42 AM

my doors are always open to local reefers

I might even have a free frag or two

jafish26 · #**473** 12/31/2007, 06:42 PM

man i wish i could have a set up like this great job

redox · #**474** 01/02/2008, 04:24 PM

thankyou jafish and thankyou Machado for the design of the racks. I just built some new ones based on your design.[IMG]

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nUgZ · #**475** 01/02/2008, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the offer redox. I'll be in touch. I love the new rack system. It looks very nice.